South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa [NOOK Book]

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An assassin decapitates a U.S. congressman in American Samoa then enters independent Samoa for other targets. Polynesian beauty Pua, the sole agent of the Samoan Secret Service, must protect their national leader, who happens to be her grandfather. With an anti-colonial chip on her shoulder and a black belt to back it up, she faces a down-on-his-luck CIA agent, a young Chinese secret agent, and a rogue New Zealand diplomat. They close in on each other and the warrior-assassin as they race to discover Robert Louis...
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South Pacific Survivor: In Samoa

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Overview

An assassin decapitates a U.S. congressman in American Samoa then enters independent Samoa for other targets. Polynesian beauty Pua, the sole agent of the Samoan Secret Service, must protect their national leader, who happens to be her grandfather. With an anti-colonial chip on her shoulder and a black belt to back it up, she faces a down-on-his-luck CIA agent, a young Chinese secret agent, and a rogue New Zealand diplomat. They close in on each other and the warrior-assassin as they race to discover Robert Louis Stevenson’s secret. It leads to evidence that could re-ignite civil war, which a shadowy chief is trying to do.
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Editorial Reviews

Brad Pritchett, Ph.D.
This is a truly exciting political thriller set in a part of the world, Samoa[...]. The author clearly has an insider's knowledge of the region, which definitely adds to the atmosphere. In addition to a compelling plot with fully developed characters, the book is also extremely well written in a style that is both direct and literate. Enjoyed it from start to finish and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys politics, thrillers, or just good books
Don Messerschmidt, Ph.D.
If you like intricately plotted political thrillers, in exotic cultural settings, this book is for you. [A] fast-paced, multi-faceted tale that will keep you entertained from start to finish . . .
Don Messerschmidt, an anthropologist and award winning author and editor, writes from Vancouver, Washington.
K.A. Reardon
Loved this book, the story unfolded really nicely. I could picture all the characters in my mind almost as if I was seeing a movie. As a big fan of Survivor reality show as well it was nice to picture up a little history in an area that I had not previously explored. Would like to see more from him.
Matilda Simmons
This is the book for you if you’re hunting for a good read on something "Pacific Islandish" with a dash of failed James Bond tryst, which adds all the more humour to it.
USA Book News
Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books of 2010, in the Multicultural Fiction category, sponsored by USA Book News.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780984403301
  • Publisher: NovelsPlus
  • Publication date: 12/30/2009
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • File size: 319 KB

Meet the Author

Kevin Daley was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Samoa before attending law school at Howard University. His law firm is located in Cambridge, MA. He also serves as an adjunct professor at a local college. His black belt in karate was awarded by a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. He lives in Reading, MA.
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  • Posted December 28, 2010

    Highly Recommended - Fate of the world hangs in the balance

    Very glad I bought this novel. It's technically an international political thriller, but don't think the fate of the world hangs in the balance; rather, the fate of characters' well-written inner and outer worlds are at stake, which was why I felt more vested as a reader. We understand the characters more deeply than the standard thriller through their perceptions, cultural interactions, and decisions that evolve with a lot of action. The historic back story-including Robert Louis Stevenson's real-world involvement and the questionable legality of the treaty dividing Samoa-was not compelling but it was interesting.

    [4.5 stars]

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